How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE241 - Enter a positive value for order quantity

WSD_MESSAGE241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Enter a positive value for order quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE241 - Enter a positive value for order quantity ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE241 – Enter a positive value for order quantity
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or change a sales order (or a related document) and enter an order quantity that is zero or negative. SAP requires the order quantity to be a positive number because it does not make sense to order zero or a negative amount of goods or services.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system validates the order quantity field during document entry.
  If the quantity is less than or equal to zero, the system throws this error.
  This is a standard validation to ensure data integrity and meaningful business transactions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a positive quantity: Make sure the order quantity field contains a number greater than zero.
  Check input fields: Verify that the quantity is not accidentally left blank or entered as zero.
  Check unit of measure: Sometimes, confusion in unit of measure (UoM) can cause incorrect quantity input.
  Review user input or program logic: If